envy for

envy (one) for (something)

To feel jealousy toward someone for some reason. I envy my sister for her unflappable nature—criticism or judgment just does not bother her at all. Boy, do I envy you for your gorgeous red hair!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

envy someone for someone or something

to regard one with jealousy or resentment because of someone or something one has. I envy you for your lovely car. We all envy you for your beautiful children.
See also: envy
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • envy (one) for (something)
  • be water off a duck's back
  • be (like) water off a duck's back
  • doesnt
  • doesn't bother me any
  • (it) doesn't bother me any
  • (it) doesn't bother me at all
  • be the envy of (someone or something)
  • be the envy of somebody/something
  • (it) don't bother me none
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